Pharmacology II Practice
Exam 100 Questions with
correct Answers
Table of content
Section 1 – Cardiovascula
Medications (1-10)
Section 2- Anticoagulants &
Antiplatelets (11–20)
Section 3: Endocrine & Diabetes
Medications (21–30)
Section 4: Psychiatric Medications
(31–40)
Section 5: Anti-Infectives &
Antibiotics (41–50)
Section 6: Pain Management
(Opioids, NSAIDs, Adjuvants) (51–
60)
, Section 7: Respiratory Medications
(61–70)
Section 8: Gastrointestinal
Section 9: Renal, Diuretics &
Fluid/Electrolyte Medications (81–
90)
Section 10: Neurologic Medications
(Seizure, Parkinson's & Related)
(91–100)
Section 1: Cardiovascula
Medications (1–10)
1. A client starts on lisinopril for
hypertension. Which finding should the
nurse report to the provider
immediately? A) Dry cough
B) Facial and lip swelling
C) Mild dizziness on standing
,D) BP of 128/76
Answer: B — Rationale: Angioedema
(facial/lip/throat swelling) is a rare but life
threatening ACE inhibitor reaction that can
obstruct the airway; it requires immediate
discontinuation and emergency
management. A dry cough is a common,
non-emergent ACE
inhibitor side effect. Mild orthostatic
dizziness is expected and managed with
position changes. A BP of 128/76 shows the
drug is working.
2. A client taking digoxin has a potassium
level of
3.1 mEq/L. What is the priority nursing
concern?
A) Decreased digoxin effectiveness
B) Increased risk of digoxin toxicity
C) Increased renal clearance of digoxin
, D) No relationship between potassium and
digoxin
Answer: B — Rationale: Hypokalemia
increases myocardial sensitivity to digoxin,
raising the risk of toxicity (dysrhythmias,
visual disturbances, GI upset) even at
therapeutic digoxin levels. The nurse should
hold the dose and notify the provider.
3. Which teaching point is essential for a
client newly prescribed a beta-blocker
(metoprolol)? A) "Stop the medication if
you feel dizzy."
B) "Do not stop this medication abruptly."
C) "Take this medication only when your
heart rate feels fast."
D) "This drug will cure your hypertension."
Answer: B — Rationale: Abrupt
discontinuation of beta-blockers can cause
rebound hypertension, tachycardia, and
Exam 100 Questions with
correct Answers
Table of content
Section 1 – Cardiovascula
Medications (1-10)
Section 2- Anticoagulants &
Antiplatelets (11–20)
Section 3: Endocrine & Diabetes
Medications (21–30)
Section 4: Psychiatric Medications
(31–40)
Section 5: Anti-Infectives &
Antibiotics (41–50)
Section 6: Pain Management
(Opioids, NSAIDs, Adjuvants) (51–
60)
, Section 7: Respiratory Medications
(61–70)
Section 8: Gastrointestinal
Section 9: Renal, Diuretics &
Fluid/Electrolyte Medications (81–
90)
Section 10: Neurologic Medications
(Seizure, Parkinson's & Related)
(91–100)
Section 1: Cardiovascula
Medications (1–10)
1. A client starts on lisinopril for
hypertension. Which finding should the
nurse report to the provider
immediately? A) Dry cough
B) Facial and lip swelling
C) Mild dizziness on standing
,D) BP of 128/76
Answer: B — Rationale: Angioedema
(facial/lip/throat swelling) is a rare but life
threatening ACE inhibitor reaction that can
obstruct the airway; it requires immediate
discontinuation and emergency
management. A dry cough is a common,
non-emergent ACE
inhibitor side effect. Mild orthostatic
dizziness is expected and managed with
position changes. A BP of 128/76 shows the
drug is working.
2. A client taking digoxin has a potassium
level of
3.1 mEq/L. What is the priority nursing
concern?
A) Decreased digoxin effectiveness
B) Increased risk of digoxin toxicity
C) Increased renal clearance of digoxin
, D) No relationship between potassium and
digoxin
Answer: B — Rationale: Hypokalemia
increases myocardial sensitivity to digoxin,
raising the risk of toxicity (dysrhythmias,
visual disturbances, GI upset) even at
therapeutic digoxin levels. The nurse should
hold the dose and notify the provider.
3. Which teaching point is essential for a
client newly prescribed a beta-blocker
(metoprolol)? A) "Stop the medication if
you feel dizzy."
B) "Do not stop this medication abruptly."
C) "Take this medication only when your
heart rate feels fast."
D) "This drug will cure your hypertension."
Answer: B — Rationale: Abrupt
discontinuation of beta-blockers can cause
rebound hypertension, tachycardia, and
